Frequently Asked Student Questions

The first step in the registration process is to complete the Student Registration Form. This helps DAS better understand your disability and specific accessibility needs. The application also includes a file upload feature for you to upload any supporting documentation you may have that indicates a history of your disability.

After submitting your Student Registration Form, your information will be reviewed and assigned to an DAS staff member. This process usually takes up to two to three business days. Once you have been assigned to an Accommodation’s Specialist, you will be sent an invitation to schedule a Welcome Meeting via your Emory email account.

All DAS staff will be available in person and virtually. 

General Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm

All services will be available on an appointment-only basis. All appointments will be offered and coordinated directly by DAS staff.

The registration form has a link to upload documentation into our Accommodate database. If you experience any problems uploading your documentation, send an email to Atlanta office: accessibility@emory.edu 

Your medical provider may complete one or more of our Disability Verification Forms, or you can submit any other relevant information you may have. Please review our documentation requirements for additional details.

Log in to Accommodate portal to submit your letter. If you are considering Add/Drop/Swap for a particular course, DAS recommends waiting to submit your letter for that course until you have made your decision. If a faculty or staff member has not yet been assigned to a course, we also recommend waiting to send a letter to that particular course, as the faculty will not receive the letter via Accommodate unless it is requested after their assignment to the course.

Yes, students with disabilities always have a right to reasonable accommodations, regardless whether classes are hosted in person or online. It is important to realize that while the structure of an online course may eliminate the need for many typical classroom accommodations, the environment may also create a unique set of needed accommodations. Whether the course is remote or in-person, students should always arrange time to speak with the instructor to discuss their accommodation plan and what accommodations are applicable to the setting and format of the course.

Yes, however, Accessibility Services will not be involved in administering online or in-person exams for students with extended time. You must communicate your extended time accommodation clearly to your faculty, who will be able to manually adjust the allotted time for your exams in Canvas or other learning management system with your approved accommodations.

Flexibility accommodations like “flexibility on assignments” and “flexibility with attendance” will, as usual, require clear communication, advance planning, and negotiation of details between students and their instructors. If classes move to asynchronous formats (self-paced), accommodations for flexible attendance will not be applicable.  Familiarize yourself with the new format and guidelines for your online course and talk with your instructors if you have questions.

Yes, you may request accommodations at any point during your academic career. You may find you have different accommodation needs as we make the shift to virtual course delivery. If you encounter disability-related barriers you are encouraged to reach out to Accessibility Services to discuss accommodation possibilities and other ways we can support you. If you wait until an exam or end of the semester, your accommodations will not be finalized in time. DAS encourages all students with disabilities to begin the process as early as possible.